Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 9
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9 Peony 128GB
Google
76 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2700 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Model | A19 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 11 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,700 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | fast charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual-Sim |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | Yes |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Google Pixel 9 Peony 128GB
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
